Lustrous Henna®

The Indigo Plant in Natural Hair Dye

 

About the Indigo Plant

The indigo plant has been used since ancient times as a natural hair dye. It was used by men and women to dye textiles and hair. The botanical name is Indigofera Tinctoria. Other synonyms are true indigo, pigmentum indicum, neel and neelii. The plant is actually a leafy shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall with magenta-colored flowers.

Indigo dye is made from processing the plant’s leaves by soaking them in water and allowing them to ferment. This converts the natural glycoside indicant into the dye, indigotin. It can then be pressed into cakes, dried and powdered; then used in natural hair dye.

How Pure Indigo Powder is used by Today’s Consumers

 “If you want black hair and absolutely brilliant coverage of gray, you need indigo. I dye my hair first with henna soft black and then use indigo. I have a lot of gray and the coverage is awesome. Really great results!!! My order only took a few days to ship. Saba-Botanical puts out a great product and is a very reliable company! I highly recommend it.” – Z. W., Bayonne, NJ., USA

“I mixed a little of this in with the Henna Soft black to get my hair just a wee bit darker. I like this too.” – N. H. in Pennsylvania, USA

“The indigo makes my black hair shiny and gives it a somewhat bluish purple hue depending on the lighting. I love it!” – Maria O., Broken Arrow, OK., USA

“It’s great. I mix it with Henna for my beard and mustache.” – Jorge F., Hatillo, Puerto Rico.

“Wonderful for preventing black hair from fading! I bought this and used it with the lustrous Henna in soft black. I love the shade of black this gave me! I have a bluish/purplish hue of black from using this! As a person who loved dying her hair a blue black I am extremely satisfied with the results! I will continue to buy this product. No more dangerous PPD products for me no more!” Sarah in California, USA

The Indigo Plant as Natural Hair Dye  

As mentioned previously, the green leaves of the indigo plant are dried, crushed and powdered. When used properly with pure henna, indigo dye will create shades ranging from brown to intensely black hair . It also makes hair soft and silky to the touch.

Pure henna powder and the crushed leaves of the indigo plant have been used for centuries to make a jet black henna hair dye. Both are currently available for anyone desiring brown or black hair from a natural hair dye made in the traditional manner.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2014. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

About the Indigo Plant

The indigo plant has been used since ancient times as a natural hair dye. It was used by men and women to dye textiles and hair. The botanical name is Indigofera Tinctoria. Other synonyms are true indigo, pigmentum indicum, neel and neelii. The plant is actually a leafy shrub that grows 3-6 feet tall with magenta-colored flowers.

Indigo dye is made from processing the plant’s leaves by soaking them in water and allowing them to ferment. This converts the natural glycoside indicant into the dye, indigotin. It can then be pressed into cakes, dried and powdered; then used in natural hair dye.

How Pure Indigo Powder is used by Today’s Consumers

 “If you want black hair and absolutely brilliant coverage of gray, you need indigo. I dye my hair first with henna soft black and then use indigo. I have a lot of gray and the coverage is awesome. Really great results!!! My order only took a few days to ship. Saba-Botanical puts out a great product and is a very reliable company! I highly recommend it.” – Z. W., Bayonne, NJ., USA

“I mixed a little of this in with the Henna Soft black to get my hair just a wee bit darker. I like this too.” – N. H. in Pennsylvania, USA

“The indigo makes my black hair shiny and gives it a somewhat bluish purple hue depending on the lighting. I love it!” – Maria O., Broken Arrow, OK., USA

“It’s great. I mix it with Henna for my beard and mustache.” – Jorge F., Hatillo, Puerto Rico.

“Wonderful for preventing black hair from fading! I bought this and used it with the lustrous Henna in soft black. I love the shade of black this gave me! I have a bluish/purplish hue of black from using this! As a person who loved dying her hair a blue black I am extremely satisfied with the results! I will continue to buy this product. No more dangerous PPD products for me no more!” Sarah in California, USA

The Indigo Plant as Natural Hair Dye  

As mentioned previously, the green leaves of the indigo plant are dried, crushed and powdered. When used properly with pure henna, indigo dye will create shades ranging from brown to intensely black hair . It also makes hair soft and silky to the touch.

Pure henna powder and the crushed leaves of the indigo plant have been used for centuries to make a jet black henna hair dye. Both are currently available for anyone desiring brown or black hair from a natural hair dye made in the traditional manner.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2014. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Soft Skin Secret -Use Reetha Fruit (Soapnuts)

 

For Soft Skin Soapnut (Reetha Fruit) to the Rescue!

The Indian fruit, Reetha, contains natural soap. Soapnuts, Soapberries are given this common name because the fruit pulp is used to make soap. The generic name is derived from the Latin words saponis, meaning “soap,” and indicus, meaning “of India.”

Reetha Fruit (Soapnut) has been used for washing for thousands of years by native peoples in Asia, as well as, Native Americans. Soapnut contains saponins which are a natural surfactant. Besides containing excellent cleansing properties, it great if you want soft skin and hair.

In modern times, in some parts of the world, people still make liquid soap from Soapnuts. They grind and soak the fruit overnight. The seed of the fruit contains precious oil. The extract is made by grinding the seed and the pulp into a powder to use in shampoo and other applications.

Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash

The ‘grinding work’ has been done for you.

Even in industrialized countries, Reetha Fruit (Soapnut) such as those of Sapindus mukorossi, is a popular ingredient in Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers. It's not just for soft skin . Soapnuts have been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Soapnuts have gentle, but effective, insecticidal properties and are also traditionally used for removing lice from the scalp. There are other numerous medicinal benefits contained within Soapnuts that modern science is currently “discovering”.

In addition to soft skin use, Saba Botanical includes Soapnut (Reetha Fruit) in its list of beneficial ingredients in several products for healthy hair. You can purchase -completely ground- Pure Reetha Organic Wash in individual 100 gram packs currently for only $3.99 each at Saba Botanical of USA.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2014. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

 

 

For Soft Skin Soapnut (Reetha Fruit) to the Rescue!

The Indian fruit, Reetha, contains natural soap. Soapnuts, Soapberries are given this common name because the fruit pulp is used to make soap. The generic name is derived from the Latin words saponis, meaning “soap,” and indicus, meaning “of India.”

Reetha Fruit (Soapnut) has been used for washing for thousands of years by native peoples in Asia, as well as, Native Americans. Soapnut contains saponins which are a natural surfactant. Besides containing excellent cleansing properties, it great if you want soft skin and hair.

In modern times, in some parts of the world, people still make liquid soap from Soapnuts. They grind and soak the fruit overnight. The seed of the fruit contains precious oil. The extract is made by grinding the seed and the pulp into a powder to use in shampoo and other applications.

Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash

The ‘grinding work’ has been done for you.

Even in industrialized countries, Reetha Fruit (Soapnut) such as those of Sapindus mukorossi, is a popular ingredient in Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers. It's not just for soft skin . Soapnuts have been used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Soapnuts have gentle, but effective, insecticidal properties and are also traditionally used for removing lice from the scalp. There are other numerous medicinal benefits contained within Soapnuts that modern science is currently “discovering”.

In addition to soft skin use, Saba Botanical includes Soapnut (Reetha Fruit) in its list of beneficial ingredients in several products for healthy hair. You can purchase -completely ground- Pure Reetha Organic Wash in individual 100 gram packs currently for only $3.99 each at Saba Botanical of USA.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.)

©2010-2014. L.J. O’Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.